Southern Orchards Civic Association

05/28/2026

Does anyone recognize this building? You would know all about if you were on the Bikes for all people bike ride last Thursday! This building located on Carpenter St in Southern Orchards neighborhood is on this years list of Columbus Landmarks endangered historic buildings. History is right in your backyard!

Columbus Landmarks released its 2026 “Most Endangered Sites” this month, highlighting five properties the preservation organization says are threatened. https://nbc4i.co/4nRI9e0?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4

05/21/2026

We need to keep our winning streak up! Sign ups for Southern Orchards Clean Crew are coming soon!

Throwback to last year's Columbus Litter League winners! Want to be a winner this year? Create a team and start picking up litter on June 1st. Play ball!

05/19/2026

The 4 Corners Ride on the South Side 🚲✨

Cruising through community history, art, and the future of the South Side.

Our first stop is the mural on Ann St by the free pantry before heading over to the old shoe factory recently purchased by Columbus Printed Arts. We’ll roll past the mural on 22nd at the dentist office where Lisa is currently working to secure a grant to give it a fresh new update 🎨

We’ll also stop by the Urban Forest to check out all the amazing changes happening as it transitions from a community garden into a more sustainable growing space 🌱

From there we’ll cruise past the old Butler House, a place we once used for home history research that’s now on the list for Columbus Landmarks. Then it’s off to the Caroline Brown House, rumored to have ties to the Underground Railroad.

And of course we’ll wrap things up at Columbus & Ohio… arguably the most Columbus, Ohio spot in all of Columbus, Ohio 😆

Thursday May 21st,
Meet up at 934 Parsons Ave at 6:30 PM🚲 Wheels up at 7:00 PM sharp

About a 3–4 mile ride, roughly an hour long, and we’ll finish things up at Parsons North 🍻🚲

05/19/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed! 🚨
The Southern Orchards Civic Association is looking for volunteers to help staff our spot at Southside Pride on June 7th! 🌈💛
Please sign up for a 2-hour shift to help welcome neighbors, share community info, and celebrate together.
Sign up here:

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAEA82CA2F9C61-64166986-southern?useFullSite=false

05/17/2026

Sign up to Volunteer for Southside Pride here!

05/16/2026

Please note we updated the location to Martin Park. We think the grass and bigger space will work better. Don't forget to bring a chair!!

05/16/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Southern Orchards at Southside Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re excited to share that Southern Orchards will have a community table at the very first Southside Pride on Parsons Ave! 🎉

This is such a special opportunity to celebrate community, connection, and inclusivity right here on the South Side — and we’d love your help making our space welcoming and fun.

We’re looking for volunteers to help greet neighbors, share information about the civic association, and spread some Southern Orchards pride throughout the event.

Come celebrate with us and help show what makes Southern Orchards such a vibrant and caring neighborhood. 🌈✨

05/12/2026

🌟 TONIGHT is the night, Southern Orchards! 🌟
Don’t forget — the Southern Orchards Civic Association is now meeting at our NEW time:
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Parsons Library
📅 Tonight!
Want to know what’s happening in the neighborhood, meet your neighbors, share ideas, and help shape the future of Southern Orchards? This is the place to do it. 💚
And if you haven’t yet — consider becoming a member! Membership helps support community projects, events, advocacy, and keeps our neighborhood voice strong. The more neighbors involved, the more we can accomplish together.
Come as you are. Bring a neighbor. We’d love to see you there! ✨

05/11/2026